Chapter 28

"Actually, I didn't hear everything clearly. I just caught a few words like close friend, pregnant, baby, and liking. Then the lady hugged you tightly, but you didn't push her away. So, I thought…" "You thought I abandoned my girlfriend and got together with her friend?" I finished her sentence. Makayla's face turned bright red like a ripe peach. It was so endearing. "I'm sorry for judging you like that," she said, on the verge of tears. I quickly waved it off. "It's nothing. This just shows that you have a strong sense of justice and morality." I certainly didn't blame her for such a small misunderstanding. In fact, I appreciated her even more. She was a clear-headed and rational person. Maybe she had some feelings for me, but when she thought I was a bad person, she was quick to let go of those feelings and distanced herself from me. It was unlike Stacy who would make endless excuses for Luca. Did she truly believe in him? Probably not. It was more likely she believed in the p